Research, Publications & Guidance

Below are links to past STA publications. You can find links to more downloadable documents, including those not produced by the STA, here

Changing for the Better
A joint project of the Scottish Transgender Alliance and Stonewall Scotland providing guidance for promoting trans-friendly and inclusive workplaces. Includes advice on compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Report of the Nov 2012 Scottish Trans Health Conference. The report provides a summary of the conference discussions on the way forward for improving access to health services for trans people in Scotland.

STA Trans Justice Guide
A guide to your legal rights as a trans person in Scotland and what you can do if you experience discrimination. Also includes practical information on how to change your name and gender on identity documents.

We conducted research in partnership with North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership and North Aryshire Health and Social Care Partnership into trans people’s use of alcohol or other drugs. You can read the mini-report which gives an easy summary of all the findings here and the full report here.

Trans Mental Health Study 2012
A research report representing the largest survey of its kind in Europe, providing groundbreaking data on trans people’s mental health needs and experiences, explored in the context of daily life, social/support mechanisms and when accessing healthcare and mental health services. Produced through a partnership of The Scottish Transgender Alliance, the Trans Resource and Empowerment Centre (TREC), Traverse, Sheffield Hallam University, and TransBareAll.